1. You are here:
  2. Homepage
  3. Event Calendar
  4. Commissioning, Fees and Funding Hub

Commissioning, Fees and Funding Hub

Navigating the complex landscape of funding pressures and commissioning environments presents an ongoing challenge for our members. It remains a key area of focus for us. That's why we've established this hub as a centralised and comprehensive resource designed to support our members in addressing these challenges effectively.

The funding pressures and commissioning environment is ever challenging and a key focus for our members. Therefore, we offered opportunities for members to connect, develop new tactics, hone influencing skills and plan how best to successfully approach negotiations with commissioners at the earliest opportunity.

Our Approach

VODG seeks to inform policy making, systems design and best practice, to improve the environment within which members operate in support of disabled people of all ages living the lives they choose.

Reflecting the experience and priorities of our members, our eight policy asks call for a reframing of funding, workforce, commissioning, housing and most importantly the involvement and leadership of disabled people, families and VCSE organisations in the delivery of support. Ensuring there is full funding for the VCSE provided support disabled people need, is at the heart of our PR and policy activity. 

Resources

Past Events

Procurement.jpg
Free
18 September 2024

VODG Event | Spotlight on the New Procurement Act

New procurement rules are expected to come into effect in October 2024, following the assent of the Procurement Act 2023. The transformation of public procurement set out in the Act represents a significant change for all public bodies.

Member Event
negotiation.jpg
Free
5 September 2023

Contract Negotiation Workshop for Chief Executives and Senior Leaders (Manchester)

During this session we will explore strategies and opportunities that support the art of influencing. We will consider how influencing can impact effective leadership and organisational culture and we will use techniques honed in crisis situations that are based on active listening, empathy and rapport building, to enhance relationships where influence can be maximised.

Chief Executive Event Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD
negotiation.jpg
Free
12 September 2023

Contract Negotiation Workshop for Chief Executives and Senior Leaders (London)

During this face-to-face session in London, we will explore strategies and opportunities that support the art of influencing. We will consider how influencing can impact effective leadership and organisational culture and we will use techniques honed in crisis situations that are based on active listening, empathy and rapport building, to enhance relationships where influence can be maximised.

Chief Executive Event Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA
negotiation.jpg
Free
13 September 2023

Contract Negotiation Workshop for Chief Executives and Senior Leaders (Online)

During this online session, we will explore strategies and opportunities that support the art of influencing. We will consider how influencing can impact effective leadership and organisational culture and we will use techniques honed in crisis situations that are based on active listening, empathy and rapport building, to enhance relationships where influence can be maximised.

Chief Executive Event
Team building group of people cheering.jpg
16 November 2023

VODG Negotiation, Influencing and Persuasion Skills (London)

To support senior colleagues involved in contract negotiations with funders, this interactive and activity-based event uses interactive drama with professional actors to explore new ways of negotiating with and influencing commissioners.

Member Event 3 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8YZ (Trowers & Hamlins)